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Gaylactic Network Charter Effective January 1, 2017 Gaylactic Network Charter Effective January 1, 2017 Article I. Definitions ........................................................................................................... 1 Article II. The Gaylactic Network ...................................................................................... 1 Article III. The Network Board .......................................................................................... 2 Article IV. Officers ............................................................................................................. 3 Article V. Board Selection and Term of Office .................................................................. 5 Article VI. Dues and Finances ............................................................................................ 5 Article VII. Committees...................................................................................................... 6 Article VIII. Relationship Between the Network and Affiliates ......................................... 7 Article I. Definitions A. The Gaylactic Network: An alliance of autonomous organizations and individuals bound together by a common interest in the science fiction, fantasy, horror genres and related issues that concern gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, transgender, and queer people and their friends. B. Affiliate: An organization that is part of the Gaylactic Network. C. Board Member: A Member of a Network Affiliate who has been appointed by the Affiliate to serve on the Board. D. The Network Board: A group composed of 1 representative from each Affiliate. The Board shall be responsible for governing the Network. Article II. The Gaylactic Network A. Purposes: 1. To promote science-fiction, fantasy, horror, and other related genres (hereafter SF/F/H) in all forms, with particular attention to materials of interest to lesbians, gay men, bisexual, transgender and queer (hereafter LGBTQ) persons. 2. To provide forums for LGBTQ persons and their friends to share their interest in SF/F/H in all forms. 3. To promote the presence of LGBTQ elements within SF/F/H in all forms and within fandom in general. 4. To promote SF/F/H in all forms within the LGBTQ communities. 5. To promote a sense of community among LGBTQ persons who are interested in SF/F/H in all forms. B. Powers and Duties: 1. Creating and/or admitting local organizations, known as Affiliates, that will carry out the purposes of the Network. 2. Providing a central organization for Affiliates without infringing on the Affiliates’ autonomy. 3. Providing support, advice, and assistance to Affiliates when requested. 4. Organizing and coordinating joint projects and activities such as conventions, conferences, seminars and workshops. 5. Producing and distributing information about the Gaylactic Network through whatever means are economically feasible. 6. Encouraging and facilitating communication between Affiliates. 7. Publicizing and lobbying on behalf of the Network as a whole, and expressing the views of the Network to fandom in general, to the LGBTQ communities, and to the mundane world. 8. Any other power or duty appropriate to fulfilling the Network purposes. C. Governance and Operation: 1. The Network shall be governed by the Board, this Charter and any other policies and regulations duly adopted. Page 1 of 10 2. The Board and any committees created shall run the day-to-day operations of the Network. Article III. The Network Board A. Board Members 1. The Network Board shall consist of one representative appointed from each Affiliate. 2. Each Board Member shall have one equal vote. 3. Removal a) If the Board finds that a Board Member is alleged to have acted irresponsibly, the Board may remove the Board Member upon agreement of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the voting Board Members not involved in the alleged irresponsible conduct. b) The Speaker may immediately remove any Board Member for failure to fulfill the Board Member's duties under the Charter. This action can be reversed by a simple majority of the Board, excluding the vote of the Board Member in question. 4. Duties of Board Members a) To discuss and decide any matters within the Board’s authority. b) To cast a “Yes” or “No” vote within 30 days of a formal vote being requested or before the Board meeting ends if the vote is requested during a Board meeting. c) To attend and participate in the annual meeting of the Board, or to arrange for attendance and participation by an informed proxy. d) Present to the Board not less than annually a list of the activities of the Affiliate in order to maintain active Affiliate status. B. Duties and Powers of the Board 1. The Board shall make decisions and create policies as appropriate to fulfill the purposes, powers and duties of the Network including requirements of Network membership. 2. The Board may require the Speaker to create ad hoc committees as appropriate to fulfill the purposes, powers and duties of the Network and to carry out the decisions and policies of the Network. Page 2 of 10 C. Meetings: 1. The Board and Officers shall hold a meeting at least once a year. 2. These meetings shall be held at Gaylaxicon unless the Board Members decide otherwise. 3. If an Officer or Board member cannot attend, an informed proxy must be appointed. D. Procedures: The Board shall establish its own procedures for fulfilling its purposes, powers and duties. E. Decision-Making 1. All matters may be decided by agreement of a simple majority with the following exceptions: a) The following actions require a three-quarter (3/4) agreement of the Board. (1) Amending or repealing the Charter. (2) Removing the Speaker. (3) Removal of a Gaylaxicon Committee Chairperson. b) Any vote to dissociate an Affiliate shall pass by unanimous agreement of the Board excluding the Board member from said Affiliate. 2. The Speaker shall vote to break a tie on an issue to be decided by simple majority. 3. The Speaker shall decide the vote ratio necessary in cases of uncertainty. F. Generally 1. Only Board Members have the power to vote. 2. Officers who are not Board Members shall not have the power to vote, except that the Speaker shall have the power to vote to break a tie. Article IV. Officers A. Treasurer: 1. Maintains Network bank accounts. 2. Holds, manages and distributes Network funds and merchandise in a timely manner. 3. Prepares budgets and reports on financial information. 4. Keeps accurate records of all Network financial information. 5. Closes the financial and legal obligations of the Network in the event it dissolves. Page 3 of 10 B. Speaker: 1. Functions of the Speaker a) Keeps accurate records of the names, addresses and other relevant contact information of the Board, Officers, Affiliates, and Members. b) Keeps accurate records of Network activities including minutes of all Board meetings. c) Prepares at least once per quarter a summary report of Board activity for the membership. d) The Speaker shall set the agenda for Board meetings after consultation with the Board. e) The Speaker shall chair any meeting of the Board. f) The Speaker shall serve as spokesperson for the Network as a whole. g) The Speaker shall ensure that: (1) All Board members and Officers fulfill their obligations to the Network. (2) The Board, Officers and the Network follow the procedures set forth in this Charter. (3) The Board, Officers and the Network operate in a way that will promote the purposes set forth in this Charter. h) The Speaker shall interpret the Charter and any other regulations, unless the Board assigns this responsibility to another individual or group. i) The Speaker may put proposals before the Board and require a formal vote be taken. 2. Selection of the Speaker a) The Speaker shall serve a one year term beginning on January 1st. b) The Speaker is a rotating position passed between Board members starting with the oldest Affiliate and proceeding to the newest. Once the term of the representative from the newest Affiliate has concluded the cycle begins again from the oldest Affiliate. c) The Speaker may assume duties within his or her local Affiliate if the Affiliate’s rules so permit. C. Powers and Duties: 1. Any Officer shall have the power to create a committee or otherwise delegate responsibility as necessary to fulfill the duties of the Office except that the money-handling duties of the Treasurer shall not be delegable. 2. All Officers shall communicate with and report to the Board through means and in the frequency requested by the Board. 3. All Officers shall attend the annual meetings of the Board or appoint an informed proxy. 4. Any Officer may resign at any time by giving the Board due notice and opportunity to choose and train a successor. D. Removal from Office Page 4 of 10 1. The Speaker may request that the Board replace an Officer. 2. A simple majority vote of the Board is needed to approve the Speaker’s request to remove an Officer. 3. If the Officer is also a Board Member, he or she shall not participate in the vote. 4. The Board may remove the Speaker by a three-quarters (3/4) vote. The next Board member in the typical order of succession will complete the term in addition to their regular term as Speaker. 5. A Speaker who is removed from office by the Board is not eligible to become an Officer, or a Board member unless the Board, by a three-quarters (3/4) vote choose to lift this restriction in part or in total. Article V. Board Selection and Term of Office A. Elevation to the Board 1. Each Affiliate can determine its own process and procedures to appoint a representative to the Board. 2. Board members serve for durations set by each Affiliate’s own rules and procedures. 3. The Treasurer is nominated by the Speaker and approved by a simple majority of the Board to serve a one year term which commences January 1st. B. Vacancies: 1. If any Office becomes vacant by any means other than expiration of term, the Speaker shall appoint a replacement to serve the remainder of the term. 2. The Speaker's appointment of a replacement Officer must be approved by a simple majority of the Board.
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